Motorcycle Live 2016: Ride Expeditions PHOTO FEST

It’s show time in the UK, so Ride Expeditions went up to the NEC to witness the joys of Motorcycle Live 2016. Here’s the bikes and bits that took our eye …

White and grey BMW R1200 GS Adventure with panniers and crash bars on a display stand at a show
BIG BRUISER BMW
Matt black custom cafe racer with gold wheels on a display platform in front of framed photos
BADASS HARLEY
Blue, white and red custom minibike racer with a tubular frame on a stand at a show
IT’S LIKE A REAL BIKE, ONLY MUCH, MUCH SMALLER
White, red and blue supermoto-style motorcycle on a red display floor, with visitors in the aisle behind
FANTIC MOTOR ARE STILL ALIVE AND KICKING
Camouflage-painted Ural sidecar outfit with a sidecar on a show floor
URAL COMB IN ARCTIC CAMO MODE
Yellow and black three-wheeled open sports vehicle with a large A badge on a red display floor, with visitors around it
WE LOVE THIS ARIEL ATOM
Close-up of the engine, blue pipework and fuel tank of a blue and white custom racing motorcycle
NOW THAT’S SOME SERIOUS ENGINE MODSNOW THAT’S SOME SERIOUS ENGINE MODS
Close-up of a blue and white custom V-twin motorcycle with a number 26 plate and exposed air filters
KILLER LOOKS ON THIS HARLEY
White and orange adventure-style bike with luggage on a yellow display floor with visitors behind
AUSTIN VINCE’S MACHINE – FREE OVERALLS
Close-up of the rear of a custom racer with a striped seat unit, yellow shock springs and a worn slick tyre on a display
GREAT LOOKS ON THIS 70’S INSPIRED CB1000
Red and white Montesa trail bike on a stand on a yellow floor, with visitors' legs around it
THE HONDA FOUR RIDE IS SO BEAUTIFUL
Red and white Honda adventure bike on a yellow display floor with visitors beside it
HONDA’S NEW TINY ADVENTURE BIKE – THE CRF250L ADVENTURE
Vintage-style CCM scrambler with a number two plate on a stool in front of a CCM banner
CLASSIC CCM
Orange and white race bike with the number 16 on a display stand with a crowd of visitors behind
ALL KINDS OF BEAUTIFUL ENGINEERING HERE
Green Kawasaki motocross bikes on display beside an information board at a show
SOMETHING FOR THE KIDS?
Silver and black Triumph Tiger adventure bike on a lit display with a rope barrier and visitors behind
TRIUMPH WITH SKIS?
Black Triumph Tiger adventure bike with panniers on a white display stand in front of a mountain backdrop
TRIUMPH STEP UP TO THE BMW PLATE
Rows of colourful full-face and motocross helmets on shelves at a show stand
ARAI’S ARE GO!
Rows of colourful full-face and motocross helmets on shelves at a show stand
ARAI’S ARE GO!
Black and white adventure bike with a tall screen on a display stand with a wooden log beside it
THE RATHER GOOD CCM GP450
Red, black and silver cruiser motorcycle with panniers on a display platform in a large show hall with visitors
GOT A PONY TAIL AND TASSLED JACKET? THIS ONE’S FOR YOU
White and black Ducati Scrambler with gold forks on a wooden crate display, with visitors and staff behind
DUCATI SCRAMBLER COMES WITH A FREE BEARD COMBING KIT
Custom retro motorcycle with a blue tank, white seat and chrome parts on a red display floor
SWM ARE ALSO JUMPING ON THE RETRO TRAIN
White and black Husqvarna street bike on a display platform with visitors behind it
NEW HUSKY, OLD STYLE
Black Yamaha sports bike with team stickers on a paddock stand on a white floor, with visitors behind
YEP – SHOULD BE CHEAP TO INSURE …
Blue Yamaha MotoGP race bike on a white display plinth at a show
LOVE THIS YAMAHA
Silver cafe racer with a white seat on a wooden mat on a red floor, with visitors behind
MORE RETRO NEWNESS FROM MASH
Yellow and black Yamaha two-stroke road bike on a display with an information card
IT’S THE 80’S AND THIS IS THE KIDDIE
Black custom classic motorcycle on a wooden display with information cards in a brick-walled stand
OLD IS THE NEW NEW APPARENTLY
Black, green and gold Yamaha race bike with Monster Energy graphics on a stand, with a visitor's legs beside it
MORE BLACKTOP BEAUTIES
Blue Yamaha off-road side-by-side buggy on display at a show
IT’S GOT TOO MANY WHEELS BUT IT LOOKS GREAT
Red, white and green MV Agusta sports bike on a tiled stand with visitors behind
MV AUGUSTA – ENOUGH SAID
Black custom chopper with a very wide rear tyre on a circular display with visitors around it
OLD SCHOOL CHOP – GREAT EXAMPLE
Rusty custom chopper with a long exposed frame and tank on a display with visitors behind
YOU WILL NEVER BEND THOSE BARS
Custom cruiser motorcycle with a number 278 plate and a red tank on a display stand, with visitors behind
FLAT TRACK LOOKS RULE!
Cream and black Herald scrambler motorcycle on a display stand in front of a banner
HERITAGE ARE KNOCKING OUT SOME COOL LOOKING MACHINES
Red and white Honda race bike with LS2 stickers on stands at a helmet stand, with visitors browsing behind
HONDA 125 – A STUDY IN LIGHT WEIGHT RACING DESIGN
LS2 helmet stand with many colourful helmets on display stands under bright lights
LOOK – HELMET TREES!
Cream and green Peugeot scooter on a display stand with more scooters behind it
PEOGEOT GET ALL VESPA!

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